Mining Workshop: Silica Dust Control for Metal/Nonmetal Mining

Introduction
Shane Owen, Barrick Gold Co. and Nevada Mining Association,
Ed Thimons, Branch Chief, NIOSH OMSHR

Health Effects of Overexposure to Respirable Silica Dust
Jay Colinet, Senior Scientist, NIOSH OMSHR
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Silica Exposures in the Metal/Nonmetal Mining Industry
Bruce Palmer, Health Specialist, MSHA M/NM Western District
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Dust Sampling Instrumentation and Methods
Jay Colinet, Senior Scientist, NIOSH OMSHR
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Best Practices for Dust Control in Metal/Nonmetal Underground Mining
Greg Chekan, Lead Research Engineer, NIOSH OMSHR
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Silica Dust Controls for Surface Mines
John Organiscak, Senior Research Engineer, NIOSH OMSHR
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Dust Control in Mineral Processing Operations
Andy Cecala, Senior Research (Mining) Engineer, NIOSH OMSHR
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MSHA's Technical Support Program and Case Study Results
Mark Schultz, Senior Mining Engineer, MSHA
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General Discussion and Questions
Shane Owen, Barrick Gold Co. and Nevada Mining Association